Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always 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. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)