Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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