Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)