Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design