Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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