Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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