Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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