Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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