Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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