Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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