Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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