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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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