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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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