Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source