Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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