Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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