Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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