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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure 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 MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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