Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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