Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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