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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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