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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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