Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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