Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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