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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free 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 learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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