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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design