Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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