Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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