Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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