Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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