Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design