Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources