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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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