Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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