Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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