Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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