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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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