Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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