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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design