Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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