Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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