Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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