Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy