Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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