Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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