Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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