Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons