Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses