Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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