Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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