Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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