Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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