Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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