Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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