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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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