Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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