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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important 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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