Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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