Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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