Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy