Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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