Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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