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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)