Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology