Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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