Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design