Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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