Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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