Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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