Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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