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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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