Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business 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 optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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