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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs