Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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