Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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