Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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