Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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