Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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