Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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