Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education