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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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