Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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