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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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