Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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