Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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