Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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