Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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