Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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