Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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