Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design