Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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