Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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