Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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