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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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