Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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