Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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