Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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