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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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