Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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