Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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