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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs