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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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