Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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