Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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