Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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