Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning 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 teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design