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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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