Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC