Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design