Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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