Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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