Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations 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 institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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