Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free 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 numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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