Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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