Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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