Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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