Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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