Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design