Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources