Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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