Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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