Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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