Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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