Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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