Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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