Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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