Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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