Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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