Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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