Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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