Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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