Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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