Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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