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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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