Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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