Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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