Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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