Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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