Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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