Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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