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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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