Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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