Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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