Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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