Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses