Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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