Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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