Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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