Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs