Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)