Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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