Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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