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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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