Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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