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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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