Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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