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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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