Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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