Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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