Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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