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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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