Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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