Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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