Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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