Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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