Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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