Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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