Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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