Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design