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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course