Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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