Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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