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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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