Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)