Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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