Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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