Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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