Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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