Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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