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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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