Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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