Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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