Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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