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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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