Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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