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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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