Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs