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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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