Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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