Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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