Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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