Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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