Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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