Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology