Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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