Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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