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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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