Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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