Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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