Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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