Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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