Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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