Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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