Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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