Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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