Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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