Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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