Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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