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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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