Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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