Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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