Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design