Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design