Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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