Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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