Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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