Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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