Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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