Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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