Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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