Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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