Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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