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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design