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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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