Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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