Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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