Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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