Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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