Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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