Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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