Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates 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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