Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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