Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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