Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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