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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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