Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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