Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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