Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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