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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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