Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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