Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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