Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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