Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design