Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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