Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources. MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. This MOOC courses book discusses the best practices in elearning based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? How can teachers handle low participant motivation and high participant attrition? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?

New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about massively open online courses and other kinds of open education persist. This open education book examines life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. To find out more see this MOOCs Book website.