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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes 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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