Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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