Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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