Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key 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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