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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book