Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources