Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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