Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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