Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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