Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source