Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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