Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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