Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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