Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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