Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business 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 institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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