Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design