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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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