Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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