Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating 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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