Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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