Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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