Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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