Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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