Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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