Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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