Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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