Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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