Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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