Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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