Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design