Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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