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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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