Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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