Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major 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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