Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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