Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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