Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design