Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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