Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)