Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education