Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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