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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education