Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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