Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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