Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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