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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education