Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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