Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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