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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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