Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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