Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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