Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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