Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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