Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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