Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition