Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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