Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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