Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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