Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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