Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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