Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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