Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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