Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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