Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources