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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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