Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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