Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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