Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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