Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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