Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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