Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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