Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key 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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