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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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