Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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