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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution