Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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