Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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