Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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