Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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