Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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