Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design