Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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