Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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