Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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