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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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