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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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