Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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