Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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