Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University