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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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