Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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