Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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