Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design