Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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