Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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