Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design