Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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