Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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