Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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