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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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