Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books