Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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