Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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