Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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