Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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