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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design