Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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