Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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