Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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