Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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