Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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