Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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