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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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