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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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