Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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