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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design