Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design