Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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