Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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