Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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