Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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