Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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