Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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