Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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