Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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