Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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