Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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