Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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