Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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