Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free 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 a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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