Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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