Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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