Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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