Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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