Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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