Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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