Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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