Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)