Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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