Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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