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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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