Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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