Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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