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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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