Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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