Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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