Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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