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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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