Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design