Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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