Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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