Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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