Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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