Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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