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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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