Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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