Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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