Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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