Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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