Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning