Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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