Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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