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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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