Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs