Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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