Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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