Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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