Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books