Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the 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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