Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)