Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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