Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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