Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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