Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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