Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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