Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). There are a lot of new blended learning technologies emerging each year that can be used for tutoring. Massive open online courses and similar endeavours with open education resources (OERs) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in nations all over the world to learn from well-known trainers. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. The open education movement was the inspiration for the first massive open online courses. Massively open online courses are a form of elearning. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are being used today? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses?

Brand new trends in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in these MOOCs. This enlightening new book describes the most important challenges associated with these massive open online courses and open education. For more info visit this MOOCs Book website.