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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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