Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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