Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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