Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design