Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books