Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design