Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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