Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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