Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design