Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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