Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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