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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free