Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology