Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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