Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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