Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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