Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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