Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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