Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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