Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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