Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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