Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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