Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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