Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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