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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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