Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design