Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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