Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses