Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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