Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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