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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books