Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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