Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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