Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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