Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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