Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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