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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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