Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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