Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design