Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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