Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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