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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the 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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