Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design