Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design