Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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