Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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