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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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