Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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