Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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