Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design