Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design