Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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