Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs