Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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