Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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