Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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