Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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