Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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