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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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