Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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