Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design