Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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