Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design