Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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