Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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