Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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