Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)