Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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