Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition