Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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