Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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