Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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