Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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