Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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