Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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