Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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