Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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