Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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