Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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