Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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