Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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