Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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