Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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