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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design