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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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