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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education