Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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