Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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