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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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