Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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