Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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